1966 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio

To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Daihatsu Compagno would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 794 kg more than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Scorpio (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Daihatsu Compagno.

Compare all specifications:

1966 Daihatsu Compagno 1995 Ford Scorpio
Make Daihatsu Ford
Model Compagno Scorpio
Year Released 1966 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 797 cc 2499 cc
Horse Power 35 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 66 Nm 270 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 813 kg 1607 kg
Vehicle Length 3880 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1450 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1440 mm


 

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